Thomas Cathcart

Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein are the authors of the bestselling book Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes.

Both are philosophy majors from Harvard who explored various careers after graduation.

Cathcart worked with street gangs in Chicago and in the healthcare industry, while Klein wrote jokes for comedians like Flip Wilson and Lily Tomlin.

Their book has been translated into over a dozen languages.

They have also co-authored other books, including Macho Meditations.

Cathcart resides on Cape Cod with his wife, while Klein lives in the Berkshires with his spouse.